Well, it's not really like the Galaxy series just because you're not jumping from planet to planet and such, but certainly closer to it than New Super Mario Bros. I loved the version that came out on 3DS and I wish this version was on that as well because the 3D is really nice on it, but I know the Wii U needs more standout titles to try to sell units. Definitely anxiously awaiting this one.

3D Land was a lot of fun on the 3DS and Iím definitely looking forward to this one. That said, Nintendo needs to work on their naming structure because these names are not doing them any favors. Most people I know think this is just a port of the 3DS game, which is par for the course since people also think the WiiU in an accessory for the Wii and that the 3DS is just a normal DS that can do 3D.

3D Land was a lot of fun on the 3DS and Iím definitely looking forward to this one. That said, Nintendo needs to work on their naming structure because these names are not doing them any favors. Most people I know think this is just a port of the 3DS game, which is par for the course since people also think the WiiU in an accessory for the Wii and that the 3DS is just a normal DS that can do 3D.

Well, they certainly cleared up that last bit of confusion with the 2DS which is a 3DS that can't do the 3D.

It's really good. They also really toned down the players screwing over other players aspects of previous games. Although it's probably as much from the game being 3D, so everyone's not stepping over each other's toes.

It's really good. They also really toned down the players screwing over other players aspects of previous games. Although it's probably as much from the game being 3D, so everyone's not stepping over each other's toes.

That's good to hear. I don't intend to play with more than one other person at a time but I wasn't a fan of that aspect of NSMB.

Just got my review copy yesterday evening. I didn't have my Wii U hooked up to my video capture unit, so I didn't play too much, but I finished level 1-1. Haven't played enough to make a firm judgement yet, but Luigi still jumps like a nerd (even though he's my favorite character) and it's really weird hearing everyone meow in their cat suits. Look for my review on the 19th.

One thing I think that makes this game work is that we've finally gotten good lighting solutions for simulating global illumination. It's really allowed for simpler polygonal shapes to still look good despite simpler textures.

Back in animation studies, I showed some friends how to use GI to present their simpler, cartoon models when they were upset over them not displaying as they had imagined.

One thing I think that makes this game work is that we've finally gotten good lighting solutions for simulating global illumination. It's really allowed for simpler polygonal shapes to still look good despite simpler textures.

Back in animation studies, I showed some friends how to use GI to present their simpler, cartoon models when they were upset over them not displaying as they had imagined.

Are you talking about the lighting effect that produces white outlines around the characters? If so, that's an effect they already mastered with the first Super Mario Galaxy.

I'm not sure they could have chosen a better time to launch this game in 2 weeks.

Seriously... I wonder what the pre-order numbers look like. I think after the dust settles from the PS4 and XB1 launches we'll see a lot more attention paid to this game, assuming it's as amazing as the videos make it out to be.

just went to pre-order this on Amazon, and apparently they are already out of stock (it doesn't say it on the main page but when you go to check out it says it). I guess the pre-orders are doing well?

Yeah, I couldn't even find it by searching for the name of the game on there.

if you do a search and click on Wii U in the sidebar under 'departments' it should be the first game, but yeah, just searching for the game name doesn't make it pop up. When you go to the check out screen it says 'Temporarily out of stock. We'll email you a delivery estimate when this becomes available.'

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Because I can,also because I don't care what you want.XBL: OriginalCeeKayWii U: CeeKay

tell me how that works for you Ceekay, it doesn't say anything about out of stock to me

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"I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind amazing things will happen." - Conan O'Brien

tell me how that works for you Ceekay, it doesn't say anything about out of stock to me

I hit pre-order- add to cart, then I hit checkout, and on the submit page it gives the out of stock message. I can still order, I just have no clue when it will arrive. I've attached a pic to illustrate.

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Because I can,also because I don't care what you want.XBL: OriginalCeeKayWii U: CeeKay

tell me how that works for you Ceekay, it doesn't say anything about out of stock to me

I hit pre-order- add to cart, then I hit checkout, and on the submit page it gives the out of stock message. I can still order, I just have no clue when it will arrive. I've attached a pic to illustrate.

Craziness. I always figured they would just preorder to a point and then place their stock orders then. I wonder if this has anything to do with the bad blood between NOA and Amazon. I am going digital with Mario so not too worried, I would go Amazon otherwise.

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"I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind amazing things will happen." - Conan O'Brien

In all seriousness, though: BUY THIS GAME. It's the most joyous, surprising game I've played all year.

Damn, I'm reading more and more about this, and it's really finally making me wish I had a Wii U. I've never really gotten into any of the previous 3d Marios, even Mario 64, but this looks too special to skip.

If you've never played Super Mario Galaxy, do so. Get a Wii U, buy Super Mario Galaxy in preparation, and prepare to be charmed to death.

If they let me use a real controller and put camera controls on the right stick I would do it in a second. I quit playing very early on the Wii because I really dislike their camera and not having control of it.